At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive organisational performance by translating business strategies into impactful learning experiences.
- Company: Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class learning support from day one.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse talent in a dynamic environment focused on innovation.
- Why this job: Be a strategic advisor and make a real impact on business growth and skills development.
- Qualifications: Advanced skills in business advisory, learning strategy, and adult learning theories.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The Learning Business Partner acts as a strategic co-pilot and advisor to senior business leaders, driving organizational performance by translating complex business strategies into sustainable capability architectures. This role owns the end-to-end learning value chain—from strategic business relationship management and performance consulting to learning needs analysis, high-level learning solution design, and evaluation. This role creates high-impact capability strategies and designs holistic learning experiences that seamlessly integrate into the daily flow of work, directly enabling business growth and Associate skill building.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Business Partnership: Act as the primary interface and trusted advisor to stakeholders. Proactively manage senior stakeholder relationships, establishing credibility to influence decision-making and champion the enterprise learning agenda.
- Performance Diagnostics: Use advanced performance consulting methodologies to diagnose organizational performance challenges. Conduct root-cause analyses to distinguish between training opportunities and other organizational, process, or talent-related interventions.
- Training Needs Analysis: Apply quantitative and qualitative research methodologies (surveys, data benchmarks, focus groups, interviews) to map existing skills inventories, isolate skill gaps, and define the critical capabilities required for future-readiness.
- High-Level Solution Design: Map human-centered learner journeys and establish robust instructional design frameworks. Architect multi-faceted learning ecosystems that integrate formal, social, and experiential.
Skills Required:
- Advanced Business Advisory & Learning Strategist.
- Advanced Learning Needs Analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of adult learning theories, cognitive design principles, behavioral economics/change management.
- Advanced ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity.
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Learning Business Partner in Slough employer: Mars - UK
At Mars, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that champions the voice of the Pet Parent while fostering collaboration across diverse teams. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through best-in-class learning opportunities at Mars University, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects our dedication to our associates' well-being. Join us in our mission to build trust with pet parents and make a meaningful impact in their lives, all while working in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.
